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Aug 4, 2022 8:47 PM

Network Cell Info & WiFi App (Android Digital Download)

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  • Network Cell Info is an extensive mobile network and Wi-Fi monitoring app with measurement and diagnostic tools (5G, LTE+, LTE, CDMA, WCDMA, GSM). Network Cell Info can help troubleshoot your reception and connectivity problems while keeping you in the know about your local cell carrier radio frequency landscape.

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  • This app ranks 4.2/5 star rating w/ over 9.600+ customer reviews on Google Play Store
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Google Play has Network Cell Info & WiFi (Android Digital Download) for Free when you click on the 'Install' button.

Thanks to Community Member midjuneau for finding this deal
  • Note, must be logged into your Google Play account to install app
About the Product
  • Network Cell Info is an extensive mobile network and Wi-Fi monitoring app with measurement and diagnostic tools (5G, LTE+, LTE, CDMA, WCDMA, GSM). Network Cell Info can help troubleshoot your reception and connectivity problems while keeping you in the know about your local cell carrier radio frequency landscape.

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  • This app typically retails for $1.99, but install this today and get it for 100% Off or Free
  • Offer valid while promotion last
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  • This app ranks 4.2/5 star rating w/ over 9.600+ customer reviews on Google Play Store
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details.

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Aug 6, 2022 6:25 PM
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ThisAintADealAug 6, 2022 6:25 PM
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Quote from the..patient View quoted comment :
Lol not so sure "duh" is quite right here.
Not going to argue this out but there are countless examples of companies continuing to track people both online and location wise outside of their set preferences.
It's not possible for apps to access your location if you're not using it with that setting enabled. It's an Android system-level thing.
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Aug 6, 2022 7:29 PM
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Cisco408caAug 6, 2022 7:29 PM
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I'm really slow but does this help connect to the best tower near you or it just SHOWS you the readings and that's it?
Aug 6, 2022 8:13 PM
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junos_nyAug 6, 2022 8:13 PM
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I am surprised that nowadays there are still some people thinking they can prevent their privacy from being spread by stopping all kind of data sharing.
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Aug 6, 2022 8:26 PM
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jakesymaAug 6, 2022 8:26 PM
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Quote from gamersdealers View quoted comment :
it literally has a 30 seconds video to explain : https://youtu.be/wfK-nsROelw
It might just be me, but I didn't get a whole lot of explanation as to "exactly what is this app used for?" in that 30 second video.

I did find this two-minute, 42-second video (with the founder or CEO) interesting:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBVJHeWluwI
(esp. the part about the company needing to appear bigger than they actually are)

As well as this (much longer) podcast episode (which I was only the third or fourth viewer on, lol), which talks about how to use apps for cross-promotion of other apps:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPPghH49fpc

At the 01:12 mark, the host states:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F...pc#t=1m12s
"And every two weeks we bring you tips and advice from marketers at major consumer brands who share how they achieve their retention and engagement goals."

I've only listened to the first ~15 minutes thus far, but they have the Director of Marketing of M2Catalyst [the company who makes this and other similar apps] on this episode of the podcast.

He compares it to Waze, and I would also compare it to Speedtest.net (but for both mobile/cellular as well as WiFi)... he may have just not wanted to mention the competition.

I don't know that I'd have just a whole lot of use for it in the city, but it might be better if I was still in a rural area.

At ~8:30, the host asks about the monetization model for the app, but the Marketing guy seems to tiptoe around it a bit before answering.

He makes it sound like the only monetization comes from ads (in the Lite version) and app sales (from the Pro version).

That might be true, but it's hard for me to believe they don't monetize the back end (esp. the data) in any way.

But anyway, that's beyond the scope of usage.

What I'd like to see is for M2Catalyst to have a User Guide to show real-world scenarios of how a user would use+implement this app in their everyday lives, and maybe even an in-depth review by a neutral third party.

They do get mentioned in this short (just under two minutes) video:
Top 3 Apps For Finding Cell Towers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKc_yVT26Xo

OpenSignal (mentioned in the above video) seems really cool/useful, but maybe this app is better for people with a networking/comms background.


Edit: I found these helpful resources:
https://www.m2catalyst.com/network-cell-info
https://www.m2catalyst.com/manual
Last edited by jakesyma August 6, 2022 at 01:58 PM.
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Aug 6, 2022 9:44 PM
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fuzzyballzAug 6, 2022 9:44 PM
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I d/l it for shit and giggles and uninstalled it right after. At least I have it when I need it.
Aug 6, 2022 11:40 PM
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Mikey.KillerAug 6, 2022 11:40 PM
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Quote from jakesyma View quoted comment :
It might just be me, but I didn't get a whole lot of explanation as to "exactly what is this app used for?" in that 30 second video.

I did find this two-minute, 42-second video (with the founder or CEO) interesting:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBVJHeWluwI
(esp. the part about the company needing to appear bigger than they actually are)

As well as this (much longer) podcast episode (which I was only the third or fourth viewer on, lol), which talks about how to use apps for cross-promotion of other apps:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPPghH49fpc

At the 01:12 mark, the host states:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F...pc#t=1m12s [youtube.com]
"And every two weeks we bring you tips and advice from marketers at major consumer brands who share how they achieve their retention and engagement goals."

I've only listened to the first ~15 minutes thus far, but they have the Director of Marketing of M2Catalyst [the company who makes this and other similar apps] on this episode of the podcast.

He compares it to Waze, and I would also compare it to Speedtest.net (but for both mobile/cellular as well as WiFi)... he may have just not wanted to mention the competition.

I don't know that I'd have just a whole lot of use for it in the city, but it might be better if I was still in a rural area.

At ~8:30, the host asks about the monetization model for the app, but the Marketing guy seems to tiptoe around it a bit before answering.

He makes it sound like the only monetization comes from ads (in the Lite version) and app sales (from the Pro version).

That might be true, but it's hard for me to believe they don't monetize the back end (esp. the data) in any way.

But anyway, that's beyond the scope of usage.

What I'd like to see is for M2Catalyst to have a User Guide to show real-world scenarios of how a user would use+implement this app in their everyday lives, and maybe even an in-depth review by a neutral third party.

They do get mentioned in this short (just under two minutes) video:
Top 3 Apps For Finding Cell Towers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKc_yVT26Xo

OpenSignal (mentioned in the above video) seems really cool/useful, but maybe this app is better for people with a networking/comms background.


Edit: I found these helpful resources:
https://www.m2catalyst.com/network-cell-info
https://www.m2catalyst.com/manual
For real. The 30 sec video left me with more questions than I had going in. What is the purpose/use of this app? Why is it FP? Why are people in this thread being condescending to people asking questions instead of answering?

My guess is they don't know either and just want to look cool by being dicks.
Aug 6, 2022 11:52 PM
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HartageAug 6, 2022 11:52 PM
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Quote from gallymimus View quoted comment :
Good point. Who can argue with unsubstantiated and statistically insignificant anecdotes and conspiracy theories!

Tin foil hats to the rescue.

Remember kids, what COULD go wrong isn't the same as what is LIKELY to go wrong.
Wow, dude, I guess you don't learn from the history going on all around you. Previously, people like YOU put out information on the net willy nilly then bad people took advantage and used it against them, how ? Glad you didn't ask, I'll point it out anyway. Some of these people are called hackers, information put out on the net was used against people to further social engineering attacks, phishing attacks, stalking, etc, etc, etc. Entire companies, credit card companies, utility companies YOU AND ME have had our private data compromised because some peon employee put personal info on the net, that info was leveraged to get them to click on a link on an email (social engineering), that got their corporate workstation compromised and that was the, in , hackers used to compromise the entire database of their clients, you and me.
Marketing scum that pester you and me via phone, txt, front door, mailbox all of this can be traced back to people like YOU that think personal data shouldn't be protected and it's ok to put your info all over the net. Think about this, YOU are putting pressure on others simply because they are concerned about privacy ? Let me guess, your an antivaxxer too right ?

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Aug 7, 2022 1:28 AM
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siryoinkAug 7, 2022 1:28 AM
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If it works, maybe i can finally figure out why cell service in this area has went to pot ever since T-Mobile acquired the sprint towers.
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Aug 7, 2022 5:20 AM
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euuser288937Aug 7, 2022 5:20 AM
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Quote from gamersdealers View quoted comment :
it literally has a 30 seconds video to explain : https://youtu.be/wfK-nsROelw
I watched it. Still no idea! Lol
Aug 7, 2022 5:21 AM
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euuser288937Aug 7, 2022 5:21 AM
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Quote from Mikey.Killer View quoted comment :
For real. The 30 sec video left me with more questions than I had going in. What is the purpose/use of this app? Why is it FP? Why are people in this thread being condescending to people asking questions instead of answering?

My guess is they don't know either and just want to look cool by being dicks.
Sounds about right!
Aug 7, 2022 7:34 AM
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ZericAug 7, 2022 7:34 AM
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Quote from siryoink View quoted comment :
If it works, maybe i can finally figure out why cell service in this area has went to pot ever since T-Mobile acquired the sprint towers.
T-Mobile traditionally used GSM and Sprint traditionally used CDMA. LTE was originally for data, but calls could go over that also via VoLTe. T-Mobile is in the process of getting rid of sprint's old gear, so if you have an phone you got from sprint that does not do GSM, you are going to be at a disadvantage as time goes by. I expect that T-Mobile will end up having better coverage, but it will be a while before they get there. We'll also need a 5G phone that has the frequency bands common to where we live to take full advantage.
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Aug 7, 2022 12:56 PM
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ThriftySnake582Aug 7, 2022 12:56 PM
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Quote from umrdyldo View quoted comment :
no one cares

You posted on the internet, you are tracked.
34 people care.
Aug 7, 2022 3:23 PM
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Phx_RGAug 7, 2022 3:23 PM
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Why do I even need this app, it's not that I have the option of switching my cell tower or WiFi. In certain areas, I'll be running diagnostics on Verizon cell tower whole day! I completely agree with the privacy concerns raised by many.
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Aug 7, 2022 3:29 PM
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cgigateAug 7, 2022 3:29 PM
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This app gives all false information.
It says my T-Mobile device VoLTE device "no VoLTE" , 😂
Last edited by cgigate August 7, 2022 at 09:13 AM.

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Aug 7, 2022 4:59 PM
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Quote from FancyCarpenter4443 View quoted comment :
Not sure why people throw attitute when someone has a genuine question!!!
When they could get a better and quicker answer via Google, I'd don't get why people ask those questions on these threads either. "What is this product used for?"
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